How far is Dothan, AL from Troy, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Troy, AL is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.78 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.93 mi
85.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.78 mi
Kilometers
89.77 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 10:04 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Tue, May 5, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-05T08:47
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 10:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ozark
AL

City in Alabama

From Dothan
27.9 mi
00h 38m
To Troy
27.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oates Street

    3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2980 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    145 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Brundidge Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brundidge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    84 m · 14 sec · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
53.1 mi · 95%
South Brundidge Street
1.6 mi · 3%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi · 1%
East Burdeshaw Street
0.13 mi
East Walnut Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Continue straight

20.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
00h 38m from Dothan
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Troy?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Dothan and 27.9 miles from Troy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Ozark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ozark, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ozark.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

116 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Troy. Straight-line distance: 52.93 mi (85.18 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.39 $16.78
Premium $4.63 $9.11 $18.22
Diesel $5.42 $10.67 $21.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Troy. The current time is 08:47:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.